HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2019 - LET'S GO SHOPPING!

December 4, 2019 janet gunn

Let’s Go Shopping!!

Whoooo’s ready for the holidays!! Not me… yes, I’m a last-minute shopper and that’s ok. I do like to think I’ll get ahead of it all right after Thanksgiving but secretly I enjoy the hustle and the bustle of the crowds and the sales. There are 24 days left so let’s have some fun! Santa Baby, hurry down the chimney tonight!!

First things first… light up your life with my #1 highlighter pick. No time to relax, light up your face or someones stocking for a glow all season.

Travel in style or cozy up at home with this cashmere travel blend set.

Earring security! A must-have if you tend to lose your earrings or you need a little lift for your lobe! Great stocking stuffer. Also available with pink, white, light and dark grey. Save the skin with this Super Serum.

For the whiskey lovers in your life, zen out while you sip and others shop.

Luxe Leopard-Printed Mule Slippers.

Go glam in silky charmeuse patterned pajama.

Save the skin, save the hair while you wait for Santa to arrive.

Diamond Wine Glasses

Cocktail party for your Girl Gang.

For the men in your life - Travel in style and simplicity in classic grey tones.

I have been using this Nod Pod for three weeks now and I must say it works!

Snuggle up in style cuz the holidays can be exhausting.

Thank you for reading & have a wonderful holiday!

xo,

Janet

GIVING TUESDAY - GIVING BACK - WITH NAM HARRISON

December 3, 2019 janet gunn

Since it’s Giving Tuesday I’d like you to meet someone super cool, super giving and I’m proud to know him; Nam Harrison. We've known his parents for about 18 years now and when Nam came into their life it sparked a wonderful journey and we all watched a lot of goodness unfold. Nam was adopted at age 1 from a village located outside Hanoi. The Harrison’s endeavor is one of joy and gratitude and Nam's overall gratitude doesn't go unnoticed! Nam is the first to say how “We take a lot of stuff for granted like houses, water, toilet, even a school,” So Nam had an idea. Instead of asking for presents for his 10th birthday, he would ask for donations to help build a playground in Vietnam.

Nam has awesome memories of playing on a jungle gym and he wants to help build those fun memories and more for other kids. See how Nam’s favorite sandwich shop stepped up.

The founders of Mendocino Farms caught wind about what Nam and his family were planning and decided to jump in. Their chef came up with the idea of a sandwich that gives back and a portion of the proceeds went to Nam’s charity and almost 30,000 sandwiches were sold and $10,000 was donated. With the help of his parents and family friends, Nam and Clara Wilson built a kindergarten in Danang that serves 122 kids every day. Nam visited the school for the first time in August 2017 and was inspired to do more.

Nam wants to build the young children of the ethnic minority C’Tu tribe a primary school. After visiting the tribe in the Truong Son Mountains, and seeing the shack the kids use for a school, the connection was made, and Nam is unstoppable. “They should have a school too, Mom. Let’s do this!”

Nam had a goal: Build this school as soon as possible so no child has to wait to learn! $43,000 more is needed and with Nam in charge, you can count on his dreams coming true.

So for giving Tuesday, you can help Nam and these global citizens reach their goal and any amount helps! Nam, you’re amazing and for everyone who knows you, we are very proud of you and thank you for sharing your journey with us and of course… thank you to your parents.

Thank you. “Cảm ơn bạn”

More about the Project

Nam’s summer visit to Truong Son Mountains in Quang Nam Province to visit with the C’tu children, their families, local officials and see their temporary school - Watch Here

Why The C’Tu?

According to UNICEF, a pressing need in Vietnam is to have more children start their education at an early age, however, limited access to quality early childhood education in very remote areas has led to “significant bottlenecks to education outcomes for ethnic minority children.” (UNICEF annual report, 2013) Being behind other children academically adds to the many factors that could lead to dropping out of school and leaving behind the opportunities a good education can provide. Ethnic minority children are particularly at risk and have much to gain from early education:

Ethnic minority children make up more than 60% of all poor children.
Facing language barriers and long, difficult treks to school, ethnic minority children are 20 – 25% less likely to complete the first five years of primary education than Kinh children.
There are high drop-out rates among children from ethnic minorities in remote villages due to:
(1) high rates of poverty;
(2) poorly equipped schools in remote areas; and
(3) lack of information.

We can replace this shack with a real school!
With your help?

#givingtuesday

So for giving Tuesday, you can help Nam and these global citizens reach their goal and any amount helps! Nam, you’re amazing and for everyone who knows you, we are very proud of you and thankful for your parents.

Thank you. “Cảm ơn bạn”

Thank you for reading & happy holidays!

xo,

Janet

BLACK FRIDAY SALES -DISCOUNTS AND DEALS

November 27, 2019 janet gunn

I hope you had a wonderful and fulfilled Thanksgiving, and now you’re ready to shop and save! Who doesn’t appreciate a deal and if you can find a few gifts and things you love on sale…that’s a plus. I’ve listed a few brands I love to wear, use and promote, so have fun this weekend and hopefully, you’ll discover some great sales. You can also watch my Insta stories on Instagram and I’ll continue to post things I find as the sales continue.

Happy shopping!